India is all set to host the ‘FIDE World Cup 2025’ after 23 years. The event, scheduled to take place in North Goa from October 31 to November 27, 2025, will feature 206 players from 82 countries competing for a prize purse of USD 2 million (approximately Rs 17.58 crore).
Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant on Tuesday unveiled the official logo and anthem of the FIDE World Cup 2025. The anthem, titled “It’s Your Move”, features the iconic voice of music legend Daler Mehndi, blending the vibrancy of Goa with India’s strategic excellence in chess.
The accompanying music video also features Prime Minister Narendra Modi and top Indian grandmasters, including World Champion D. Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, Koneru Humpy, and Vidit Gujarathi.
“It is a moment of immense pride for Goa to host the FIDE World Cup 2025,” said Sawant.
“This milestone celebrates India’s rising prominence on the world chess stage. The logo and anthem reflect the very soul of Goa — vibrant, creative, and deeply rooted in culture — while capturing the strategic elegance of chess,” he added.
The FIDE World Cup 2025 is one of the most prestigious tournaments on the global chess calendar,
The tournament will also see 12-year-old Argentinian prodigy Faustino Oro, dubbed the “Messi of Chess”, become the youngest competitor in the 2025 edition.
India’s hosting of the FIDE World Cup underscores the nation’s growing influence and deepening passion for chess.
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The Indian contingent will be led by reigning World Champion D Gukesh, alongside top talents such as Arjun Erigaisi, R Praggnanandhaa, Nihal Sarin, Vidit Gujarathi, and Women’s World Cup Champion Divya Deshmukh will be playing her first home game since the historic win.
